Starting in October 2021, porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) began to make a resurgence in Manitoba, and since late last year, the virus has continued its spread in Ontario. Currently, a total of 41 swine premises in Manitoba are confirmed...
Farmscape for January 5, 2022
Full Interview 18:15
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are hopeful that the discovery of a specific protein that appears to influence the severity of Brachyspira associated diarrhea will lead to new...
Farmscape for January 4, 2022
Full Interview 11:01
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An Assistant Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests efforts to determine the cause and develop strategies to prevent ear tip necrosis are more about animal welfare than economics....
Farmscape for December 31, 2021
Full Interview 9:29
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Research funded by the Swine Health Information Center is expected to lead to improved diagnostic tools for Porcine Sapelovirus.
Porcine Sapelovirus is an RNA virus and, as such, has enhanced opportunities for...
Farmscape for December 27, 2021
Full Interview 9:53
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Researchers involved in the assessment of the risk of disease transmission through feed ingredients will zero in on soy imports.
The risk of disease transmission associated with pathogens harbored in soy-products has...
Farmscape for December 23, 2021
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine indicates ear tip necrosis has an infectious cause. Ear tip necrosis typically affects pigs after weaning where the tip of the ear...
Farmscape for December 16, 2021
Full Interview 13:40
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The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says ongoing federal, state and industry cooperation is critical to protect the North American Swine herd from the expansion of the global...
Farmscape for December 15, 2021
Dr. Dyneah Classen 24:44
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The Director of Health with Carthage Veterinary Service encourages pork producers to resample when observing new clinical signs of influenza to ensure they are aware of what strains are circulating....
Farmscape for December 14, 2021
Full Interview 13:40
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The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says an increase in PRRS infections in breeding herds illustrates the importance of biosecurity. The Swine Health Information Center's December Domestic Swine...
Based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most recent Summary Report, sales of medically important antibiotics for use in pigs increased 9% in 2019.
Antibiotics are an important tool used by pork producers to minimize the impact of disease in...